Evaluating Operational Definitions Psychologists Evaluate ____ by Comparing Scores on a New

question 70

Multiple Choice

Evaluating Operational Definitions Psychologists evaluate ____ by comparing scores on a new test with those from a widely-accepted standardized instrument.

• A)concurrent validity
• B)construct validity
• C)face validity
• D)predictive validity

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Definitions:

Memory

The mental function that enables individuals to retain information and recall experiences and knowledge.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Alcohol Use

Alcohol use refers to the consumption of beverages that contain ethyl alcohol, which can range from moderate drinking to sustaining alcohol dependency or abuse.

Condoms

Barrier devices used during sexual activity to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections and prevent pregnancy.